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The most comprehensive, truly introductory text on internal combustion engines. A valuable reference for students studying the internal combustion engine and for engineers needing a practical overview of the subject, this third edition includes new material covering fuel chemistry, additive performance and variable geometry turbocharging.
Chapters cover:
Thermodynamic principles
Combustion and fuels
Spark Ignition Engines
Compression Ignition Engines
Induction and Exhaust Processes
Two-Stroke Engines
In-cylinder Motion and Turbulent Combustion
Turbocharging
Engine Modelling
Mechanical Design Considerations
Heat Transfer in Internal Combustion Engines
Experimental Facilities
Case Studies